Question

Which ratio is larger in each of the following pair of 2 : 3 or 3 : 4

Answer 1

Explanation:

$\frac{2}{3} , \: \frac{3}{4} \\ 2 \times 4 = 8 \\ 3 \times 3 = 9 \\ \because \: 8 < 9 \\ \therefore \: \frac{2}{3} < \frac{3}{4} \\ \therefore \: \: \: 3 : 4 \: \: is \: the \: larger \: ratio.$

Answer 2

Answer:

2

,

4

3

2×4=8

3×3=9

∵8<9

∴

3

2

<

4

3

∴3:4isthelargerratio.